Aberdeen business executive wins place at global congress

19/03/2020
Jill Sinclair

A BUSINESS development executive for VisitAberdeenshire has been awarded a place at a global congress.

Aberdeen Convention and Events Bureau’s Jill Sinclair was selected as a finalist  after impressing judges with her presentation and supporting video at the ICCA UK and Ireland Chapter Annual Conference held in Wales last week.

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She has now been awarded registration and travel to the 2020 ICCA World Congress.

Jill said: “I’m thrilled and honoured to be selected as the winner of the ICCA Congress award as I was up against some great applicants.

“I’m at the start of my business events career and I’m looking to learn and develop my skills all the time, and the opportunity to attend one of the largest business events conventions in the world will definitely help me do that.”

Chris Foy, VisitAberdeenshire chief executive, said:  “Jill’s achievements are testament to the great work the Bureau has been doing to attract top events to the city and shire. While the current situation in society impacts on events in the here-and-now, our eye continues to be on the long term and attracting events to Aberdeen in 2021 and beyond.

“Jill is a key part of the team that is driving this ambition.”

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